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Jason Puncheon will be considered for Crystal Palace selection despite police charge, insists Roy Hodgson: 'He is determined to be available'

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Roy Hodgson will continue to consider Jason Puncheon for selection after holding lengthy talks with the Crystal Palace captain over his police charge for assault and possession of an offensive weapon.

The 31-year-old was arrested in the early hours of Sunday following a fight near a Surrey nightclub and has been bailed to appear at Guildford Magistrates' Court on January 5.

Hodgson commented on the situation for the first time on Thursday and said any disciplinary action against Puncheon will wait until the conclusion of court proceedings.

Roy Hodgson will continue to consider Crystal Palace captain Jason Puncheon for selectionu00a0
Roy Hodgson will continue to consider Crystal Palace captain Jason Puncheon for selection
The 31-year-old was arrested in early hours of Sunday following a fight near a Surrey nightclub
The 31-year-old was arrested in early hours of Sunday following a fight near a Surrey nightclub

'He is available for selection,' Hodgson said.